Trainspotting is good for you

[bikkuri bahn]

Of course, we already knew this...

For many of us today, the phrase 'trainspotting' conjures up images of that iconic movie starring Ewan McGregor as opposed to the peaceful, and fairly popular, hobby it used to be. 

But it could finally be time for the trainspotting revival, as new research reveals it is the latest activity that can be used as a mindfulness technique.

Mindfulness is "a mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations" and is commonly used as a therapeutic technique.

 

The research, from Premier Inn, has found that trainspotting can be used as a destresser and help to organise our thoughts. Clinical psychologist, Dr Saima Latif, explained how trainspotting can help to clear your thoughts: "Most people associate mindfulness with yoga, however taking up trainspotting can also be a really successful way to embrace this therapeutic process.

"By involving yourself in a pastime that has a clear goal you help to focus the mind on the present task in hand, which in turn helps to focus your thoughts and relieve stress.

 

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/goodlife/living/why-its-time-to-bring-back-trainspotting-as-a-hobby/

[cteno4]

Yep and train modeling as well. I sit there working on models humming my mantra of "Shinkansen-kato-tomytec-micro ace"

 

Boils down to having hobbies is good! That is as long as it involves stalking larger metallic objects, not humans!

 

Cheers,

 

Jeff

[Martijn Meerts]

Boils down to having hobbies is good! That is as long as it involves stalking larger metallic objects, not humans!

 

 

Damn, gotta find a new hobby then ;)